Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ambushed, Found Fatally Shot in Patrol Vehicle

PALMDALE, CA, Sept. 16 (KNN) - A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was found shot in his patrol vehicle Saturday evening and rushed to Antelope Valley Medical Center in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased. Sheriff Luna condemned the shooting, calling it an ambush and murder, and is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect(s) responsible for the death of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.
The city of Lancaster released a statement shortly after 11:00 p.m. reporting the death of the Palmdale deputy.
Initial reports indicate the wounded deputy was transported to the medical center around 6 p.m. by responding deputies from Lancaster and Palmdale stations.
The shooting occurred in the area of the Palmdale Sheriff's Station on the 700 block of East Avenue Q in the city of Palmdale.
Sheriff Luna said in a press conference late Saturday night that a good Samaritan found the deputy and immediately called authorities.
Deputy Clinkunbroomer, 30, was a field training officer with the department, according to Luna. The deputy just got engaged four days ago...read the rest of the story on keynews.tv. Scroll to "Publications."
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[@ProofBeyond]

That’s such a cowardly and disgusting act! Thank you for your service Deputy. Sincere condolences to his fiancé, family and co-workers

[@zekelucente9702]

An ambush is when an officer responds to a phony call in order to be killed. This was an assassination and they must find this murderous coward.

[@elainecastleberry7117]

Rip sir thank you for your service prayers for family and friends

[@juliecasey5196]

Rest In Peace my deepest condolences to their family and colleagues 🇺🇸💙🙏

[@darrens.4322]

What a catch! Sorry for the loss of the deputy. Absolutely tragic! This show of respect and solidarity from his brothers & sisters, is touching.

[@macleantooreal]

This was a ritual sacrifice

[@debbyshannon7242]

Rest in Peace Deputy May Justice be Swift and Final 😢

[@Tramster3more]

I wonder if they laughed at him like they did that Beautiful Young Woman May She R.I.P.

[@staffsemergresp]

Absolutely tragic :( My thoughts go out to the Deputy's family and friends.

[@t.r.9858]

Thank you for putting your life on the line against the lapd gang unit or 12 gang much appreciated

[@sassydiana7]

Prayers for the family😢

[@MargieRose777]

My heartfelt condolences and Prayers lifted up for his family and fellow officers. Rest in the arms of Jesus

[@jason-hh6hu]

When you're a cop you take that chance,,,

[@ronl9357]

Maybe $11,000 will fix things

[@ROBERT-uf1ib]

That's ridiculous to have all those cars

[@SandCrabNews]

GOOD WORK STRINGER!

[@kmdenterprises]

Aww so sad because a law enforcement officer is akin to a god they are all perfect.

[@ProofBeyond]

FGS have some empathy! You’re tarring all LEO’s with the same brush! Do you know if this man was a bad cop?? No! So hush up!

[@alvisserrano9797]

​@@ProofBeyond he was narcissistic like 90%are

[@ProofBeyond]

@@alvisserrano9797 and you know that how??

[@alvisserrano9797]

@@ProofBeyond it takes a form of narcissism to say i cab do what i want you cant

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@alvisserrano9797Run along Democrat, the adults are talking.

[@ediemorgan8968]

💙 💙 🌷🌹 💙 💙

[@1k20a]

Massive amount of wasted tax payer money. This cop could of shot himself like a suicide. We need more info.

[@ceciliauribe812]

Why the ridiculous amount of police cars…. $6 a gallon for gas in Southern California. 😒

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@ceciliauribe812Cry harder.

[@aura8885]

Rest in peace and you have my sympathy for this senseless act..

[@vincecuthbert69]

My condolences go to everyone, including his family and fiancé..I hope the police find his killer..This gutless bastard who did this should get the death penalty...

[@BF-qt2wp]

Rest in Peace Deputy Ryan we will never forget you and your family members. 🙏 ❤️ 💔 😔 💙 😢

[@JPRyan-e6v]

FTP

[@ropeysubstance1719]

I guarantee the shooter is of the usual variety, aka B/M adult

[@willschultz5452]

We have NO CLUE who it is at this point!!! That is a terrible and ridiculous comment to make!!🤡

[@kmdenterprises]

Wite on!! Because l.e.o. Are all aka w/m who are akin to gods. The usual variety of klansmen with badges.

[@abolisher]

@@willschultz5452agreed with you can’t point fingers until it comes to light

[@ropeysubstance1719]

@@abolisher no i definitely can. i have years and year of statistical data pointing towards the usual suspects

[@ropeysubstance1719]

@@willschultz5452 years of crime data says otherwise.

[@jimbobfisher8904]

Pig be more aware next time

[@user-ix6ky6vp7s]

Karma always come back. Well don3👏👏👏

[@ProofBeyond]

Karma? Do you know him? How do you know he deserves karma. Dumb@$$

[@ededdedgar9239]

Waste of the people tax money

[@jammahutter4605]

you know if this was someone you knew you'd want the same response to those responsible...

[@ropeysubstance1719]

so are african americans but you dont see us complaining

[@danielr3933]

Who are you to decide how my money is wasted?

[@bob11664]

You’re a waste of air.

[@kRomani-gh4ws]

Where are they going? Someone called 911 on somebody filming in public

[@GOOGLE-ADMlN]

@0:56 you have the encrypted police radio. Or are you a part of the police? Well the FEDS. YEAH YOU A PART OF THEM.